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Aug
30th

Subaru&’s campaign to keep national parks clean

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The 'Who We Are Is What We Leave Behind' campaign focuses on the carmaker's mission to remove 100 million pounds of visitor-generated trash.
Aug
29th

VW scraps plans to sue South Korea over sales ban

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Volkswagen decided against suing South Korea which last month suspended sales of most of its models and slapped a fine of $15.93 million on the German carmaker for emissions and other violations.
Aug
29th

Mitsubishi overstated fuel economy on 8 more models, report says

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Mitsubishi Motors overstated the fuel economy on eight more vehicle models, in addition to four others the embattled Japanese automaker admitted to earlier this year, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday.
Aug
29th

Mitsubishi overstated mileage for 8 more models, Japanese ministry says

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Japan's transport ministry today ordered Mitsubishi Motors Corp. to stop domestic sales of eight vehicle models after an investigation found the automaker overstated their fuel economy, the second such order in a matter of months.
Aug
29th

VW diesel owners quick to pick buyback over emissions fix

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Given the choice of fixing diesel-cheating VW models or getting their money back, car owners in the U.S. are lining up for the cash. Almost half of the 475,000 drivers of Volkswagen AG cars on U.S.
Aug
29th

U.S. Congressional leaders seek more time to study new mpg rules

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Three Congressional leaders on Monday asked top federal environmental and safety officials to extend by 60 days the public comment period on new vehicle emissions and fuel economy standards.
Aug
29th

U.S. issues ‘call to action’ after traffic deaths rise

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The U.S. government is seeking support from researchers and data scientists to help understand and ultimately combat the leading causes of traffic deaths after a significant spike last year.
Aug
29th

China’s Zhongwang enters U.S. auto aluminum market with $2.3 billion deal for Aleris

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Zhongwang USA, backed by Chinese aluminum magnate Liu Zhongtian, is buying U.S. aluminum company Aleris in a bet by the billionaire that the nascent U.S. automotive aluminum sector will be the industry's next big growth market.
Aug
29th

Chevrolet Bolt on track for a late ’16 debut

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The Chevrolet Bolt battery-electric hatchback is on track to be launched late this year, Chevrolet confirmed Monday, countering recent reports on various media and enthusiast websites that the car would be delayed for six months.
Aug
29th

Great Wall to complete Russian plant despite shaky economy

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Great Wall Motor, China's largest SUV/crossover maker, is moving ahead with construction of a full-scale assembly plant in Russia even though sales are slow there.
Aug
29th

Subaru brings family-safety message home in very different ways

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Any parent who has ever heard the phone ring in the middle of the night will identify with Subaru's commercial debuting tonight: It's your terrified teen calling to say he or she wrecked the car.
Aug
29th

Delphi, Mobileye deal may hasten decline of car brands

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How do you create a meaningful brand experience when driving becomes only a means to an end? That is the question facing automakers as Mobileye and Delphi announced a technology deal that could accelerate the arrival of automated cars for the masses.
Aug
29th

Takata says truck carrying airbag inflators exploded; 1 dead, 4 injured

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A truck transporting Takata airbag inflators and propellants that are at the center of a global recall exploded in Texas last week, resulting in one death and four injuries, the embattled auto parts supplier said today.
Aug
29th

BMW plans 7-series coupe to boost sales of its top model line, report says

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BMW plans to launch a sporty two-door version of its 7-series flagship sedan, Bloomberg reported. The luxury coupe could be the first of several new 7-series derivatives to boost sales of the brand's most expensive model line.
Aug
29th

Toyota bets on South America recovery

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Toyota Motor Corp. is investing in design and manufacturing in South America to capitalize on the region's rebound when it comes.
Aug
29th

VW scandal casts long shadow on product plans

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At first glance, it looks like business as usual for product launches at the Volkswagen Group through the end of the decade.
Aug
29th

VW dealer aid: How much is enough?

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Volkswagen dealers are finally in line for some much-needed financial relief nearly a year after watching their franchise values dwindle in the wake of the automaker's diesel emissions scandal.
Aug
29th

Talent shortage stalls buy-sells

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Buyers looking to acquire dealerships are facing a personnel bottleneck in the form of a shortage of qualified and available individuals to run the acquired stores. To cope, some would-be buyers are stepping up efforts to groom future managers.
Aug
29th

Safety technology still needs work

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The first wave of active safety technology - features such as emergency braking, lane-departure warning and adaptive cruise control - has reduced accidents.
Aug
29th

Photo booth is shooting for clicks

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Having a professional photo booth allows dealerships to showcase high-quality vehicle photos on their website.
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